Hi everyone... I usually lurk around here, but decided to finally post.
For the first time in my life I've found something that works... and I feel better and in more control than ever. I am a former college athlete who spent most of my years thin without having to think about weight. My teams would travel around the United States and eat out every meal, and I was literally able to eat whatever I wanted due to all of the exercise I was getting. Anyway, after I graduated (2001) from college, I found myself with a job right away and sitting in a cube all day as well. My exercise level dropped off the radar and I began to slowly gain. I have always been a runner... not willingly, however. Last summer I decided to try somethings. I developed a more healthy lifestyle realizing that my metabolism was pretty much the opposite of what it was in college. I.E. I can feel that cookie I just ate at lunch
I did well... I started in July at around 185 and was down to 167 by the end of October. I felt great. But, I overdid it. And overdoing it played havoc on my head when the holiday's hit... my head told me I deserved everything in sight... and before I knew it I was back up to 183 by January. So here we go again... and finally, something that WORKS.
I call it the "5 Miles a Day" diet. Yes, I made the name up. It's a bit extreme, but mind you I had to work up to the point I am now. Honestly, it's simple, exercise more eat less. My goal is to exercise 5 miles a day. Usually I accomplish that by running anywhere from 3-5 miles a day and walking on my lunch break. I could run 3 miles a day a year ago, but couldn't control my food intake... but, lately I have been able to very successfully. Coming from having a former Eating Disorder it's been very very hard, but I have made myself healthy the right way this time. I haven't seen this weight since my freshman year in college. It's working.
My metabolism is on the downswing... finally, some gratification for my hard work. I can step on the scale in the morning, and know that by the end of the week it will be lower... but I don't even have to get on the scale... I can feel it. And for the first time in my life I am finally in control of my health.
edit: I forgot to say thanks to everyone around here... (which is the whole reason I posted)... reading your stories helps keep me going.
Former Lurker :)
Come post some more? We'd love to have you join in some, if you can find the time (she said, hopefully.)
. We are roughly @ the same starting weight with my ultimate goal range from 125-130ish. 15lbs in 2 months is very doable. Let's 
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A friend from work and his wife finally gave me the motivation I needed to start losing weight. They both started dieting using the HeatheTech software, so I joined them. They lost about 35 pounds combined. It helps so much to have that support system, so I thought I'd join here and get even more support. It's so wonderful hearing about everyone's success. Keep it up! 
